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1. A method for transmitting trustworthy data, said method comprising: receiving, by a processor of a computer system, a raw data file (F 0 ) of raw data comprising content, wherein F 0 is a version zero of the data file; tracking, by the processor, changes to the content of the raw data file F 0 , the changes producing n changed versions of the data file, wherein n is a positive integer of at least 2, and wherein changed version j of the data file is denoted as F j for each positive integer j between 1 and n inclusive; determining, by the processor, the changes to the content within the data file in each version F 1 , . . . , F n of the data file; calculating, by the processor, a trust index TX n associated with the changed version F n of the data file, wherein TX n is a measure of trust which can be placed on the data in file F n , and wherein said calculating TX n is based on a cumulative number of changes to the content within the data file between successive versions F 0 , F 1 , . . . , F n of the data file; and in response to a request for F n received from a requestor associated with a computing device, said processor transmitting F n and TX n to the computing device over a communication network, wherein said calculating TX n is performed in accordance with the formulas of: TX n = C ( F 0 ) C ( F 0 ) + DELTA n ( F ) DELTA n ( F ) = ∑ t = 1 n DELTA ( F t ) wherein C(F 0 ) is a total number of elements in file F 0 , wherein DELTA(F t ) is a total number of elements changed between versions F t−1 and F t of the data file for 1≦t≦n, and wherein the Trust Index TX n is used to update a Key Performance Indicator associated with a veracity of the data in the changed data file F n .
This invention relates to a system for transmitting trustworthy data by tracking changes across multiple versions of a data file and calculating a trust index to assess data reliability. The method begins with a raw data file (F0) containing content, which undergoes modifications over time, producing n subsequent versions (F1 to Fn). A processor monitors these changes, determining the specific alterations in each version. The trust index (TXn) is computed for the latest version (Fn) based on the cumulative number of changes between successive versions. The formula for TXn is derived from the initial number of elements in F0 (C(F0)) and the total changes (DELTA(F)) across all versions, where DELTA(Ft) represents changes between versions Ft-1 and Ft. The trust index quantifies the reliability of the data in Fn, serving as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for data veracity. When requested, the system transmits both the latest data file (Fn) and its associated trust index (TXn) to a requestor's computing device over a network. This approach ensures data integrity by providing a measurable trust metric based on version history and change frequency.
2. A computer program product, comprising: a hardware storage device having computer readable program code stored therein, said program code containing instructions executable by a processor of a computer system to implement a method for transmitting trustworthy data, said method comprising: receiving, by the processor, a raw data file (F 0 ) of raw data comprising content, wherein F 0 is a version zero of the data file; tracking, by the processor, changes to the content of the raw data file F 0 , the changes producing n changed versions of the data file, wherein n is a positive integer of at least 2, and wherein changed version j of the data file is denoted as F j for each positive integer j between 1 and n inclusive; determining, by the processor, the changes to the content within the data file in each version F 1 , . . . , F n of the data file; calculating, by the processor, a trust index TX n associated with the changed version F n of the data file, wherein TX n is a measure of trust which can be placed on the data in file F n , and wherein said calculating TX n is based on a cumulative number of changes to the content within the data file between successive versions F 0 , F 1 , . . . , F n of the data file; and in response to a request for F n received from a requestor associated with a computing device, said processor transmitting F n and TX n to the computing device over a communication network, wherein TX n is a measure of trust which can be placed on the data in file F n , wherein said calculating TX n is performed in accordance with the formulas of: TX n = C ( F 0 ) C ( F 0 ) + DELTA n ( F ) DELTA n ( F ) = ∑ t = 1 n DELTA ( F t ) wherein C (F 0 ) is a total number of elements in file F 0 , wherein DELTA (F t ) is a total number of elements changed between versions F t−1 and F t of the data file for 1≦t≦n, and wherein the Trust Index TX n is used to update a Key Performance Indicator associated with a veracity of the data in the changed data file F n .
This invention relates to a system for transmitting trustworthy data by tracking changes to a raw data file and calculating a trust index based on the cumulative number of modifications. The system receives an initial raw data file (F0) and monitors subsequent versions (F1 to Fn) as changes are made to the content. For each version, the system determines the specific changes introduced and calculates a trust index (TXn) that quantifies the reliability of the data in the latest version (Fn). The trust index is derived from the total number of elements in the original file (C(F0)) and the cumulative changes (DELTA(F)) across all versions, where DELTA(F) is the sum of changes between each successive pair of versions. The formula for TXn is TXn = C(F0) / (C(F0) + DELTA(F)), where DELTA(F) = Σ(DELTA(Ft)) for t=1 to n, and DELTA(Ft) represents the number of changes between versions Ft-1 and Ft. The trust index is then transmitted alongside the requested data file to a requestor, providing a measurable indicator of data veracity. This system helps assess the reliability of evolving data files by quantifying the extent of modifications over time, which can be used to update key performance indicators related to data accuracy.
3. A computer system, comprising: a processor, a memory, and a computer readable hardware storage device having computer readable program code stored therein, said program code executable by the processor via the memory to implement a method for transmitting trustworthy data, said method comprising: receiving, by the processor, a raw data file (F 0 ) of raw data comprising content, wherein F 0 is a version zero of the data file; tracking, by the processor, changes to the content of the raw data file F 0 , the changes producing n changed versions of the data file, wherein n is a positive integer of at least 2, and wherein changed version j of the data file is denoted as F j for each positive integer j between 1 and n inclusive; determining, by the processor, the changes to the content within the data file in each version F 1 , . . . , F n of the data file; calculating, by the processor, a trust index TX n associated with the changed version F n of the data file, wherein TX n is a measure of trust which can be placed on the data in file F n , and wherein said calculating TX n is based on a cumulative number of changes to the content within the data file between successive versions F 0 , F 1 , . . . , F n of the data file; in response to a request for F n received from a requestor associated with a computing device, said processor transmitting F n and TX n to the computing device over a communication network, wherein TX n is a measure of trust which can be placed on the data in file F n , wherein said calculating TX n is performed in accordance with the formulas of: TX n = C ( F 0 ) C ( F 0 ) + DELTA n ( F ) DELTA n ( F ) = ∑ t = 1 n DELTA ( F t ) wherein C(F 0 ) is a total number of elements in file F 0 , wherein DELTA (F t ) is a total number of elements changed between versions F t−1 and F t of the data file for 1≦t≦n, and wherein the Trust Index TX n is used to update a Key Performance Indicator associated with a veracity of the data in the changed data file F n .
This invention relates to a computer system for transmitting trustworthy data by tracking changes to a raw data file and calculating a trust index based on those changes. The system receives an initial raw data file (F0) and monitors modifications to its content, generating multiple versions (F1 to Fn) as changes occur. For each version, the system identifies the specific content changes compared to the previous version. A trust index (TXn) is computed for the latest version (Fn), representing the reliability of its data. The trust index is derived from the cumulative number of changes across all versions, using a formula where TXn equals the ratio of the original file's total elements (C(F0)) to the sum of the original elements plus all changes (DELTA(F)), with DELTA(F) being the sum of changes between each successive version. The trust index is transmitted alongside the requested data file to a requestor, providing a quantifiable measure of data veracity. This system enhances data integrity by dynamically assessing trustworthiness based on historical modifications, aiding users in evaluating the reliability of received data. The trust index can also update key performance indicators related to data accuracy.
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January 2, 2018
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